New Mexico Academy of Family Physicians

08/07/2026

The Summer Seminar is in full swing! The sessions are packed, the conversations are great, and it feels good to be together. If you couldn’t commit to the full event, you can still join us for the final day. See you tomorrow!

07/15/2026

The CDC partnered with FASD United to develop a video series dedicated to individuals diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) and their loved ones.

Watch this video to hear how Debbie, a mom to an individual diagnosed with FASDs, offers advice and encouragement to parents and caregivers of those with FASDs. https://orau.gov/FASDChampions/resources/BDAM_Debbie_SquareVideo.mp4

07/08/2026

06/30/2026

Rural emergency departments often serve as a critical safety net for patients with limited access to care. Join Dr. Phillip Moschella and an expert panel at the American Medical Association's next Community of Practice to discuss how routine screening for infectious diseases can help early diagnosis and linkage to care.

The AMA is hosting a Community of Practice for clinicians wanting to develop or expand their Routine Screening programs for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis, and latent TB infection (LTBI). Participation is free and AMA membership is not required. Register below to meet with experts and fellow clinicians....

06/25/2026

Help your patients 50+ get the vaccines they need. Only 25 family medicine practices will be selected for this national quality improvement initiative. Is yours one of them? Get tools, expert guidance and a proven framework to improve adult immunization rates—all without overhauling your workflow. Learn more and apply:

Adult immunization rates remain lower than they should be. This initiative gives your practice the tools, framework and expert guidance to change that.

06/22/2026

Alzheimer’s risk reduction starts earlier than you think. As early as your teens, you can take steps to address 14 modifiable risk factors to help prevent or delay up to 45% of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias cases across the population.

Dr. Yogesh Shah shares the importance of talking about brain health during wellness visits with patients between the ages of 40 to 65 to help reduce their risk of dementia, including staying physically active and maintaining a healthy weight.

For more resources and insights: https://ter.li/brainhlth

06/16/2026

Where is NMAFP this week? Washington DC of course! We are with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) at the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit (FMAS). A special thanks to Drs. Kristy Riniker, Rick Madden, and Stephanie Benson.

06/15/2026

Family physicians Drs. Mike Richardson and Alex McDonald break down when you do (and don't) need vitamin supplements:

Should you be taking vitamin supplements? Before you spend your money, follow these five steps to find out whether you really need it, or if your body will simply flush it out.

06/10/2026

Hear expert insights on prenatal substance use, FASD identification and care planning. Listen now:
https://mothertobabypodcast.libsyn.com/public-health-efforts-on-fasd

06/05/2026

Dr. Richardson spoke with HuffPost about new research examining the connection between handwriting and cognitive decline. He explained that tasks like writing down spoken instructions may reveal early signs of cognitive changes because they require more mental effort than copying text. Read more here:

Could your handwriting offer clues into how your brain is aging?